Most of us realize that a positive culture is a good thing but it is also a direct contributor to better results. Managers and leaders take notice...a bad environment diminishes productivity. Check out these steps to make yours more positive.

The journey from having an idea to being a thought leader can be a long one. Those who walk that path learn very early that having a good idea to start with isn’t enough to keep them going and growing. As hard as starting is for a lot of people, it’s actually not the hardest …

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Becoming a "thought leader". This is a growth opportunity. Check it out...

Many organizations work on their team-building. That's a good thing because the top performing business units achieve increased productivity precisely because their teams work together better. Take a look...

In a world of phony fads, media hype, virtual personas, and personal brands, being genuine is becoming an endangered quality.

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The best leaders are genuine and while this is often a rare quality it can be developed. Understanding just how really genuine people behave can open us up to how to develop the quality in ourselves. Personal & professional growth can be enhanced by this concept.

There was a time when leaders thought their role was to exert power over others. No longer. Today's best leaders recognize their leadership is most effective when they empower others to step up and lead.

(From the article): With leadership comes responsibility. As Clayton Christensen wrote, "No other occupation offers as many ways to help others learn and grow, take responsibility and be recognized for achievement."

It's time to lead authentically. You can do so by focusing on empowering others.

When we find ourselves in leadership positions, but also find that we lack some essential skills or would like to build upon our existing knowledge, many librarians turn to leadership programs. A new book shares research and insights into what makes those programs tick.

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How to develop? Whatever your business, finding new sources for leadership development helps you continue your growth. Learn more here...

It is good to reflect on how you contribute and affect those around you in both your personal and professional life. In this article, You can reflect on what skills and abilities you bring to your world and the "virtues" others see in you upon reflection. What does all of our life leadership look like?

For each person who cares enough to make something, who is bold enough to ship it, who is generous enough to say, "here, I made this,"... There are ten people who say, "I could have done it better." A hundred...

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Seth Godin hits the nail on the head (as usual) with a thought on being the "initiator" of things.

Great leaders are often hyped as large, dominating personalities. But some experts say there's far more to them.

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For truly great leadership, the top leaders generally underrate their leadership impact and exhibit humility instead. To develop real leadership, that truly resonates with your team, take a close look at his article.

Small, achievable goals are important milestones but you'll achieve more working toward an aspirational goal.

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Given the challenges to professional success, it is sometimes hard to keep that razor edge motivation. Revisiting your goals & setting the bar higher is a strategy that works for entrepreneurs or business leaders everywhere. Motivation begets success.

Where the work environment & culture become "toxic" to employees the company is on a spiral to failure. The talent and skills that women employees bring to the table are even more at risk. Can any company afford to let this happen? It is not just women in the work place, it's all employees.

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